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Two hospitalised and three arrested after stabbing on Wakefield street Holly Gittins

Politics
Councillors back calls for West Yorkshire mayor 'tax' to be ruled out David Spereall

Politics
Wakefield Council calls on government to rethink virtual meetings legislation David Spereall

Crime
Police seek man with links to Wakefield wanted on recall to prison Holly Gittins

Politics
'Planning system overhaul could mean a block of flats built next to your house a... James Carney

Consumer
Next apply for permission to open clearance store on Wakefield retail park Holly Gittins

People
You're not really from Pontefract if you haven't done these 9 things... Olivia Hale

Lifestyle
You're not really from Wakefield if you haven’t done these 21 things Leanne Clarke

People
Leeds United graffiti artist Burley Banksy's work could be painted over after co... James Carney

Education
More Wakefield secondary school pupils offered a place at top pick school James Carney

Health
Idling penalties for Wakefield drivers not imminent, council insists David Spereall

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Residents invited to have their say on Doncaster Road in Wakefield James Carney

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Drivers in Wakefield could face £20 fines for idling outside primary schools David Spereall

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Trains cancelled and diverted after tree becomes trapped in electric lines close... Holly Gittins

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All the road closures, temporary lights and planned disruption in Wakefield Holly Gittins

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Outdated pothole funding ‘putting cyclists’ lives at risk’ Matt Allan

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Accident causes delays on A1 near Pontefract Leanne Clarke

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Forensic team and police cars remain on Wakefield street Holly Gittins

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Police and ambulances attend scene in Wakefield as large area cordoned off Holly Gittins

Crime
Pervert offered teenagers cash for sexual favours, court is told Nick Frame

Crime
Warning: Don't fall for Covid vaccine passport scam Leanne Clarke

Crime
Knife-wielding burglars broke into home in broad daylight Nick Frame

Crime
Four arrested during Wakefield house raid to face trial on drugs and gun charges Nick Frame

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Prison officer smuggled drugs into prison for organised crime group Mark Lavery

Crime
Castleford teenager rushed to hospital after knife attack on street Holly Gittins

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Weather
Weather warning: Thunderstorms forecast for Wakefield - starting tonight Leanne Clarke

Weather
Wakefield weather: Forecast in full as thunderstorms are set to hit Wakefield, P... Holly Gittins

Weather
Incredible photos show crescent solar eclipse over Wakefield this morning Holly Gittins

Weather
High pollen count forecast in Wakefield as 'pollen bomb' hits the UK Corinne Macdonald

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Business
Lidl sets its sights on opening FIVE new stores in Wakefield, Pontefract and Cas... Leanne Clarke

Lifestyle
Junction 32 reveals Yorkshire’s most popular post-lockdown products Leanne Clarke

People
Aldi Wakefield: 13 sites you think Aldi should open a new supermarket in Wakefie... Leanne Clarke

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Here's 11 bars, restaurants, shops and local attractions you should visit in Wak... James Carney

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Studies suggest Wakefield City of Culture bid could brings real lasting growth James Carney

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'Wakefield City of Culture bid would fit in with district's new developments' James Carney

People
Wakefield City of Culture bid could create jobs and investment James Carney

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Education
Independent inquiry into council's school roof contract close to completion David Spereall

Education
Wakefield College set to merge with Selby College James Carney

Education
Toddlers at Cliff Hill Day Nursery enjoy teddy bear’s picnic from Jack’s Leanne Clarke

Education
More Wakefield secondary school pupils offered a place at top pick school Leanne Clarke

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Junk food ads to be banned online and before 9pm on TV in crackdown on obesity Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Surge testing: These are all the places you can book a PCR test Holly Gittins

Coronavirus
Surge testing begins in Wakefield and Pontefract Holly Gittins

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People
Wakefield mums on the road to making their first million with vegan skincare ran... Olivia Hale

People
Long Division Festival tickets selling fast James Carney

People
Demand soars for unlikely Wakefield allotment sites Nick Frame

Lifestyle
Benefit cap hits more single-parent families in Wakefield Leanne Clarke

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Top 10 gut symptoms experienced by brits Gemma Francis

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Strawberry moon 2021: when to see the June supermoon from UK this week - and wha... Chelsea Rocks

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What is a Pupster? A new generation of ultra-conscientious pet parents is emergi... Gemma Francis

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Staycation satisfaction by the coast is shore thing! Chris Page

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Families might be able to access a £150 grant to help towards the cost of school... Matt Brooks

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Lidl to open 50 new UK stores this year creating 2,000 new jobs - full list of l... Claire Schofield

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O2 customers will no longer have free roaming in the EU - what you need to know Rhona Shennan